KUALA LUMPUR, 4 September 2025 – The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has successfully concluded the 2025 edition of DEX CONNEX, a flagship series under its Gateway, Amplify, Invest and Nurture (GAIN) programme. This platform continues to play a key role in linking Malaysian technology companies with high-growth regional markets, driving substantial digital export opportunities and reinforcing Malaysia’s position as ASEAN’s leading digital hub.

This year’s DEX CONNEX connected 217 Malaysian technology companies with highpotential markets across Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, fostering robust cross-border collaborations and unlocking new pathways for growth.

The 2025 edition secured more than RM1 billion in estimated digital export opportunities, with a total of 55 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) exchanged with 219 partners across the region. These agreements spanned strategic sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services, digital platforms, smart city solutions, cybersecurity, fintech, data centres and agritech.

MDEC Chief Executive Officer, Anuar Fariz Fadzil, underscored the broader significance of the initiative, noting its role in cementing Malaysia’s leadership in regional collaboration.

“DEX CONNEX is more than a platform—it is a catalyst for building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable digital ecosystems across ASEAN. By connecting technology companies with global markets, we are creating high-value opportunities that empower businesses, nurture talent, and position Malaysia as a leading digital ecosystem,” he said.

Highlights of DEX CONNEX 2025: Indonesia

• Facilitated 26 MoUs with export opportunities.

• Benefited 83 Malaysian tech firms, with collaborations in AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure.

Philippines

• 49 Malaysian companies partnered with 43 Filipino counterparts, exchanging 14 MoUs.

• Included a landmark agreement with Data Centre Incorporated to accelerate digital innovation.

Thailand

• 52 Malaysian companies engaged with 52 Thai counterparts, underscored by the successful exchange of 11 MoUs.

• A major highlight was the renewal of MDEC’s MoU with Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), first inked in 2023 and witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The renewed MoU will strengthen joint initiatives and digital knowledge exchange between both nations.

Vietnam (Series Finale)

• Gathered 33 Malaysian tech companies and 45 Vietnamese partners.

• Four key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged, reinforcing bilateral innovation and collaboration.

Malaysian Tech Companies and  Vietnam Partners

* IX Telecom Sdn Bhd - Netnam Corporation

* IX Telecom Sdn Bhd - Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)

* Entomal Biotech Sdn Bhd - Wesco Company Limited

* Eco Community Sdn Bhd - eCommunity Vietnam.

​​​​​​​Anuar further added “By fostering cross-border collaborations, we are not only driving economic growth but also ensuring that digital transformation benefits all layers of society, creating a future-ready workforce and sustainable digital economies.”

Since its inception in 2017, the GAIN programme through DEX CONNEX has generated RM47.13 billion in revenue and RM15.4 billion in exports, cementing its role as a catalyst for Malaysia’s global digital economy expansion.

This year’s achievements further align with the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint, reinforcing the nation’s ambition for the digital economy to contribute 25.5% to Malaysia’s GDP by 2030.

For further information on MDEC’s initiatives, visit www.mdec.my.

Issued by:

Corporate Affairs Division

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)